Calbayog City Relaunches Iwas Dengue Campaign

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar, July 9 (PIA) — The Calbayog City Health Office reiterated its advocacy campaign to sustain the cleanliness of their surroundings, especially this rainy season.

According to city health officer Dr. Sylvia de Guzman in a radio interview at Radyo ng Bayan-DYOG, there are reported suspected dengue cases in the city.

She added that Calbayog City Mayor Ronaldo Aquino will issue an executive order to re launch an Iwas Dengue Campaign done in the city in 2010. She likewise urged listeners to be extra careful and cautious with dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

One such suspected dengue case has been reported from Barangay Capoocan, three in Barangay Rawis, one in West Awang, and another one in Barangay Aguit-itan.

Last year, the city health office reported that 16 dengue cases were reported in the barangays of Balud, Macatingog, Payahan, Anislag, Basud, Bugtong, Cabugawan, Carayman, Obrero, Rawis, San Policarpo, and Tinambacan Norte.